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Aka Head Start - La Mesa
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (619) 463-1093
- Address
- 7520 El Cajon Blvd #201 & 203
- Licensed since
San Diego County context
3,330*CCLD
Total facilities
2.3*CCLD
Avg citations
5.1*CCLD
Avg visits
1.2*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
2 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2026
- 101229(a)(1)Type A
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
2023
- 101229(a)Type B
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SUPERVISION
CCR 101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision(a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA interviews, record review, law enforcement report review, and video recording observations, facility did not provide adequate supervision as necessary to meet children's needs, resulting in daycare children being hit by C1 on multiple occasions, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
11 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-04-09.
2 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 1 of 2 substantiated.
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Aka Head Start - La Mesa licensed in California?
Yes, Aka Head Start - La Mesa is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 1992.
How many citations does Aka Head Start - La Mesa have?
Aka Head Start - La Mesa has 2 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 11 visits (2 inspections, 3 complaint visits, 6 other visits).
When was Aka Head Start - La Mesa last inspected?
Aka Head Start - La Mesa was last inspected on April 9, 2026 (3 weeks ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is Aka Head Start - La Mesa?
Aka Head Start - La Mesa is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 60 children. It is located in La Mesa, San Diego County, California.
How does Aka Head Start - La Mesa compare to other daycares in San Diego County?
Aka Head Start - La Mesa has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 2.3 citations per facility. There are 3,330 licensed childcare facilities in San Diego County.
Does Aka Head Start - La Mesa have any serious violations?
Aka Head Start - La Mesa has 1 Type A citation on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to children. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Aka Head Start - La Mesa had any complaint inspections?
Aka Head Start - La Mesa has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
What ages does Aka Head Start - La Mesa serve?
Aka Head Start - La Mesa serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 60 children.
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